I have a really special job working outside with children, playing all day in nature. I am taking a year off to fulfill my dreams of traveling. My dog Dora is coming along; it may make travel life trickier, but she's a great adventure buddy and I can't leave her behind.

We are starting our trip with a hike: the El Camino de Santiago - Portugeuse way.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's unique way to travel that calls to me. I love meeting new people and making friends around the world. I have always loved learning people's stories and connecting. I like to see a place through the locals' eyes. I'm not a free-loader. I see the beauty in community and reciprocity.

I do not see this as a dating site. I am in a committed monogamous relationship.

Interests

I love animals. I volunteer in wildlife rehabilitation. I've been vegan for 15 years. It is a stance against the horrid way we treat animals in the anthropocene. Plus I love veggies 🌱

• camping
• surfing
• nature
• animal rights
• crafting
• yoga and meditation

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite reading: The White Bone, The Continuum Concept, The Myth of Normal, Women Who Run With Wolves, Edward Abbey, Neil Gaimen, Thomas King, murder mysteries.
I love movies and music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Volunteering with orphaned Howler Monkeys in Costa Rica

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a good cook. I clean, babysit, garden.. I'm always happy to help out.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Cuba, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada